Oceania Cruises’ Regatta brings hundreds of visitors to Darwin ahead of an international voyage

As the cruise ship industry bounces back post Covid, an international vessel has sailed into Darwin. See pictures of life aboard the luxury liner.

Oceania Cruises’ 650-guest Regatta cruise liner stopped at Darwin recently ahead of an exotic voyage into Asia. Picture: Supplied

A major international cruise ship has made the Top End her first Australian port of call post Covid.

Oceania Cruises’ Regatta pulled into Darwin port last week, bringing hundreds of guests with her.

The ship, which can carry more than 1000 guests and staff combined, welcomed about 150 travellers embarking from Darwin.

The cruise company’s Asia Pacific managing director Steve Odell said the liner is renowned for her small ship luxury.

“This is the first time we’ve had an Oceania Cruises ship in Australia and New Zealand

since 2019, so we are delighted to welcome Regatta back to the region,” Mr Odell said.

“She will be in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and South Pacific waters for the entire summer season, with plenty of opportunities for immersive exploration.”

After departing Darwin on Friday, the ship is set to travel to several small Indonesian ports before reaching Malaysia and Singapore.

She then travels down Australia’s west coast and over to Sydney.

Oceania Cruise’s Regatta stopped at Darwin recently as part of an international voyage into Asia. Picture: Supplied

Oceania Cruises’ Regatta is due to visit West Timor, Komodo, Lombok and Celukan Bawang in Indonesia, before heading to Malaysia and Singapore. Picture: Supplied

After her voyage into Asia, Oceania Cruises’ Regatta heads to the West Australian coast before stopping at Kangaroo Island, Burnie, Melbourne and Sydney. Picture: Supplied

Oceania Cruises’ Regatta is prized for her quality dining, which is made with ingredients sourced from the various ports she visits. Picture: Supplied

Oceania Cruises’ Regatta has a capacity for more than 650 guests. Picture: Supplied

Many of Oceania Cruises itineraries roll into each other, so some guests stay on for months on end. Picture: Supplied

After stopping in Sydney, Regatta will travel to Papeete, Tahiti, via Brisbane, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa and Bora Bora. Picture: Supplied